Summer Car Maintenance Tips to Steer Drivers in the Right Direction

To a lot of people in North Jackson, Ohio, summer serves as a great time to tend to that list of enhancements at home. But, it can also serve as a great reminder to take your Chevy car, truck or SUV in for routine maintenance or service. The best place for the best care of your Chevrolet is Spitzer Chevrolet Lordstown.

Changes in temperatures and weather conditions do affect the performance ability of your Chevy. If not given the needed TLC, that “ability” may lead to expensive repair. Some, or all, of the necessary maintenance may be something you prefer to do yourself. More power to you. If you could use a hand with any of it, Spitzer Chevrolet Lordstown continues to be an invaluable resource to drivers in North Jackson, Austintown and Warren, Ohio.

For a look at some of the ways the Spitzer Chevrolet Lordstown service center can help protect and prolong the life of your vehicle, please continue reading.

Checking the Tires, Battery and Filters are Key Summer Car Care Tips

Since colder weather can result in lower air pressure in a car tire, summer is a good time to check it. With warmer weather upon us, tires expand, which makes low tire pressure even more of an issue.

It benefits you to be diligent with your tires’ pressure levels, as low pressure forces the engine to work harder. A harder-working engine is one that requires more gas. Have you seen the price of gas these days? Ensuring the proper pressure in your tires can alleviate some of the gas pump stress.

While you’re checking the tire pressure, look for signs of wear and tear. Worn treads are the biggest indicator of the need for new tires, but depending on the pattern of the wear and tear, having them rotated at Spitzer Chevrolet Lordstown could extend their life and save you some money.

The typical car battery should be good for roughly four years of life. Cooler temperatures, though, can zap the life from batteries, so be sure to check its built date and consider a replacement if it’s more than four years old. Of course, signs of corrosion or leaks on or around your car battery adds urgency to the need for it to be checked out and/or replaced.

As the summer months usher in warmer weather, be sure to also have your air filter for the interior checked. Air filters in the engine bay of your Chevy operate much in the same way air filters in a home work in that they keep air clean and free from debris. It’s an easy way to make sure you and all the occupants in your Chevy are nice and comfortable on every outing.

Hydrate and Lubricate Your Chevrolet with Clean Fluids

Another imperative focus to your summer car maintenance needs to be on filters and fluids, especially oil. Keep in mind, the quality of the oil lubricating all parts of your Chevrolet’s engine has direct correlations to how your Chevy performs and the health of your engine and its parts.

As it does its job, over time, oil collects dirt, metal and other foreign particles, all of which can have a negative impact on the functionality of the engine. If that doesn’t spell it out clearly enough, consider that bad oil can lead to costly Chevy maintenance or repair.

Coolant, radiator and power steering fluids are also important to keep fresh and clean. Your Chevrolet owner’s manual will provide information on how frequently your oil should be changed and what to look for when dealing with other fluid levels.

Ensure the Proper Functionality of Safety or Driver-Assist Features at Spitzer Chevrolet Lordstown

While driver assistance features are no substitute for attentive driving in a safe manner, they do go a long way to helping prevent mishaps on the road. Ideally, you’ll never need many of the driver-assist features on your Chevrolet, but should you need them, you want to make sure they’re firing on all cylinders. When you bring your Chevy car, truck or SUV into the service center at Spitzer Chevrolet Lordstown, we can put each feature to the test.

Many summer car maintenance recommendations are ones you may wish to handle on your own. Should you feel more comfortable with exceptional, certified technicians on the job, count on Spitzer Chevrolet Lordstown for all your maintenance needs to make every outing this summer a safe and enjoyable one.